In this episode of Connect with Keeney, I sit down with Isaiah Keller — a third-generation business owner, entrepreneur, father, and man of faith from my hometown of Lucasville, Ohio. Isaiah is the driving force behind CBS Factory Direct, a family-built company with deep roots and an even deeper commitment to integrity, craftsmanship, and community.

We talk about growing up in small-town Southern Ohio, the pressure and responsibility of carrying on a family legacy, and how losing his father reshaped the way he views life, leadership, and business. Isaiah opens up about his journey from pharmacy school to entrepreneurship, the lessons he learned along the way, and why doing what you say you’re going to do still matters in today’s world.

This conversation goes beyond business. We dive into faith, character, vision, and what it really means to lead people well — whether that’s your family, your employees, or your community. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, legacy, personal growth, or building something that lasts, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Connect with Keeney, I sit down with one of the most respected leaders in Southern Ohio sports—Coach Teresa Ruby. A hometown legend, a culture builder, and a winner in every sense of the word, Coach Ruby has spent over three decades shaping young women through softball, leadership, and life.

From more than 500 career wins to four state championships as a head coach—and even state titles as an athlete—her résumé is unreal. But this conversation goes way deeper than trophies and scoreboards. We talk about legacy, consistency, mentorship, building winning cultures, and what it really takes to develop people over time.

Coach Ruby opens up about returning to her alma mater, evolving as a leader, balancing a demanding professional career with elite coaching, and setting non-negotiable standards that create championship programs. We also dive into youth sports, player development, waiting your turn, role players buying in, empowering assistant coaches, and why culture will always beat talent in the long run.

If you’re a coach, parent, athlete, leader, or someone who cares about building something meaningful that lasts—this episode is for you. This is about more than softball. It’s about character, accountability, and leaving things better than you found them.

Connect with Keeney is a space for real conversations men rarely have—but desperately need.

I’m Matt Keeney, and this podcast is about asking better questions, owning our blind spots, and becoming the men our families actually experience—not just the men the world sees. We talk honestly about faith, integrity, leadership, marriage, fatherhood, discipline, and legacy.

Each episode, I sit down with friends, mentors, leaders, and everyday men who’ve been through the fire—men who’ve failed, grown, rebuilt, and chosen to lead with humility instead of ego. This isn’t about perfection or performance. It’s about presence, accountability, and connection.

If you’re tired of surface-level talk, ready to sharpen your character, and willing to do the hard inner work, you’re in the right place. Men don’t drift on accident—and they don’t grow in isolation.

Let’s connect.

Welcome to Connect with Keeney. I’m your host, Matt Keeney, and this podcast is all about real conversations with real people who are putting in the work—personally, professionally, and spiritually. We sit down with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, and community leaders to talk about what actually happens behind the scenes: the early mornings, the setbacks, the discipline, the mindset shifts, and the wins most people never talk about.

This show isn’t theory. It’s lived experience. We dig into consistency, momentum, faith, leadership, business, health, and personal growth—while keeping it raw, practical, and relatable. Whether we’re recording live at Connect Café or in the middle of controlled chaos, the goal stays the same: add value, challenge complacency, and help you level up in your life.

If you’re hungry to grow, willing to get uncomfortable, and serious about building something meaningful, you’re in the right place. Pull up a chair—let’s get to work.

Welcome to Connect with Keeney—a podcast built on real conversations, real courage, and real people.

I’m your host, Matt Keeney, and I created this show with one mission in mind: to sit down with leaders, dreamers, doers, and everyday people who refuse to settle for average. After losing my father in 2017—my worst day—I made a promise to never leave important words unsaid. This podcast is an extension of that promise. Every episode gives me the opportunity to uplift someone, affirm their journey, and uncover the story behind their success, adversity, and purpose.


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Whether I’m talking with a fearless entrepreneur, a community builder, a parent navigating life’s chaos, or someone still trying to figure it all out, one thing is always true: their story matters. And so does yours.

You’ll hear about discipline, faith, leadership, childhood experiences, business struggles, triumphs, mental toughness, and the relentless belief that consistency is the real cheat code in life. From small-town roots to big-vision ambition, I dive deep into what shapes people, what drives them, and what they’re still fighting for.


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If you’re looking for polished perfection, this isn’t the place. But if you want authenticity, vulnerability, motivation, and conversations that hit the heart, you’re home.

Tune in on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube and join me as we connect with the people who remind us:
showing up is the key, consistency is the separator, and purpose is everything.

Welcome to Connect with Keeney, the podcast where real stories meet real transformation. I’m your host, Matt Keeney — entrepreneur, coach, husband, father, and someone who has lived through enough ups and downs to appreciate the beauty of growth.

This show is built on authentic conversations, the kind that challenge you, lift you, and remind you what you’re capable of. Every week, I sit down with dreamers, doers, misfits, comeback stories, business owners, athletes, artists, and everyday people who chose to rise above their circumstances and build something meaningful.

We talk about faith, mindset, entrepreneurship, discipline, family, health, addiction, purpose, and the type of resilience that can only be forged through adversity. No filters. No masks. Just real stories, real breakthroughs, and real people trying to become the best version of themselves.

If you’re someone who’s hungry for growth…
If you’re rebuilding, reinventing, or chasing something bigger…
If you’re searching for purpose, direction, or that spark to push you forward…

You’re in the right place.

This podcast is about connection — with yourself, with others, and with the calling on your life.

Welcome to the movement.
Welcome to the conversation.
Welcome to Connect with Keeney.

I’m Matt Keeney — a husband, father, entrepreneur, and believer who’s passionate about helping people unlock their God-given potential. Through Connect with Keeney, I sit down with real-world leaders, dreamers, and doers to talk about what it really takes to build confidence, consistency, and purpose in business and in life.

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the reps, the routines, the faith, and the failures that make success possible. From 3:30 AM workouts to building a business from scratch, to finding faith in the middle of the grind — we go deep on what keeps us moving when life gets hard.

Each episode is raw, honest, and real — recorded live from Connect Café in Chillicothe, Ohio — where community, conversation, and connection come together. Whether you’re chasing a dream, trying to level up your mindset, or looking for inspiration to start again, this show is for you.

Tune in, get inspired, and remember: consistency builds confidence… and confidence changes everything.

Today, I sit down with Ben Daughters — husband, father, Army veteran, and the visionary entrepreneur behind The Poor House at Machinery Hall in downtown Chillicothe.

Ben’s story is one of faith, discipline, and community impact. From serving our country and leading soldiers through Ranger School, to restoring a 144-year-old historic building and turning it into one of the most iconic restaurants in Southern Ohio — Ben shares what it truly means to lead with excellence, patience, and purpose.

In this episode, we talk about everything from the early days of entrepreneurship, business risks, and family balance, to the deeper lessons learned through hard work and consistency. Ben reminds us that “Flawless execution isn’t about perfection — it’s about doing the little things right, every single day.”

This conversation is packed with wisdom for anyone chasing a dream, building a business, or simply trying to become the best version of themselves.

💬 Stay positive. Keep working. The work yields results.